Arran Quarter Cask "The Bothy"

Flows over the tongue like a sweet vanilla blanket. Behind the vanilla a slight spicy fruity taste. Subtle fade of coconut

Arran "The Bothy" is a whisky that, despite its younger age (finished for two years in quarter casks, after the initial maturation in first-fill ex-bourbon barrels for 7 years), manages to deliver. I am convinced that this has something to do with the use of the quarter cask and the overall integrity of this bottling; they deliberately chose to make this cask strength, naturally colored and non chill filtered. That's something I sincerely appreciate and actively look for. Nose - The nose is soft and youthful. There are many sweet elements present, such as vanilla, coconut, butterscotch and honey. This sweetness is accompanied by many different fruits, like roasted apple, pineapple, pear, grapes and raisins. Palate - Because this expression is bottled at cask strength, it makes sense that the first sips were very harsh. It immediately becomes a lot more accessible by adding a few drops of water. Just as on the nose, the sweet and sour elements were the most prominent as the dram was given some time to open up. Finish - This is the moment that the youthfulness of this whisky is the most prominent. A deliciously long and sweet finish that is not overly complex. Arran manages to amaze me again with this brilliant expression. This is a whisky that I would highly recommend to people who want to get acquainted with cask strength versions of their favourite malt brands and don't want to break the bank. "Enjoyable" : 3.75 stars | Well above average.

Sweet, vanilla. Very round and soft at the same time. Spicy due to high ABV. Medium finish.

This is a fantastic whisky. Spicy, vanilla, fruity. The bottle is a work of art